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Medium Sized Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

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Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Cadence Design StudioCadence Design Studio
Photo by JC Buck
Photo of a medium sized midcentury terrace in Denver with a roof extension.
Oakland Hills Modern
Oakland Hills Modern
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
White and gray outdoor lounge furniture from Cost Plus make this front deck the perfect entertaining space. Pillows from Janus et Cie add pops of pattern and color to finish this lounge area. A white faceted side table and white and brass planter are the finishing touches to this space.
Fire pit with lighting, bench, deck and new stucco wall
Fire pit with lighting, bench, deck and new stucco wall
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Mid-Century Circular Deck + Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Circular Deck + Landscape - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Flowering perennials and hydrangea frame the circular deck. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back ground level terrace in Milwaukee.
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Covered Deck with Retractable Screens
Heartlands Building CompanyHeartlands Building Company
A Covered Trex Composite Deck with Universal Motions Retractable Privacy Screens. Custom made railing, provided by the customer, and a unique mid-century fireplace to tie it together. The ceiling is finished with cedar tongue and groove and the project is topped with a metal standing seam roof. The project also includes Infratech header mounted heaters.
Menlo Park Eichler
Menlo Park Eichler
Edmonds + Lee ArchitectsEdmonds + Lee Architects
Bruce Damonte
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back terrace in San Francisco with no cover.
Parian Ridge
Parian Ridge
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back terrace in Atlanta with a fire feature.
SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
New construction family home in the forest, low maintenance finishes, Ipe deck,
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back ground level terrace in Portland with a roof extension.
Mid- Century Marvel
Mid- Century Marvel
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized retro side terrace in Denver.
Mid- Century Marvel
Mid- Century Marvel
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury side terrace in Denver.
Stainless Steel Round Spa with partial skirt
Stainless Steel Round Spa with partial skirt
Diamond SpasDiamond Spas
Custom Stainless Steel Circular Spa with Partial front Skirt 84" x 84" x 42" Landscape Architect: Designscapes Colorado Photographer: Copyright Mark Woolcott Photography
Outdoor Fliesen
Outdoor Fliesen
FHM Fliesenhaus München GmbHFHM Fliesenhaus München GmbH
pflegeleichte Natursteinoptik
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury ground level terrace in Munich with no cover.
Major Midcentury Redux in Arden Hills
Major Midcentury Redux in Arden Hills
Constructive BuildersConstructive Builders
Medium sized midcentury back ground level mixed railing terrace in Minneapolis with no cover.
Floating bench with lighting
Floating bench with lighting
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back terrace in Los Angeles with a fire feature and no cover.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Medium sized retro side ground level wire cable railing terrace in Minneapolis with a pergola and a living wall.
Vienna Whole House Remodel
Vienna Whole House Remodel
Atlas Moran ConstructionAtlas Moran Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro back terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Medium sized midcentury terrace in Other.
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Mid-Century Modern Chef's Kitchen in Lanier Heights
Finesse Design RemodelingFinesse Design Remodeling
This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
This is an example of a medium sized retro back private and first floor wood railing terrace in DC Metro with a pergola.
Harmonische Farbkombination im Garten
Harmonische Farbkombination im Garten
Rinn Beton- und NatursteinRinn Beton- und Naturstein
Ein gelungenes Ambiente - Haus und Terrasse passen perfekt zusammen. Eine einheitliche Farbkombination durch graue Terrassenplatten, graue Gartenmöbel und Sitzblöcke in grau.
Narrabundah - Duplex Extension
Narrabundah - Duplex Extension
Plan It GreenPlan It Green
Medium sized retro back terrace in Canberra - Queanbeyan with no cover.

Medium Sized Midcentury Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a midcentury terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A midcentury roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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